Does the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander have auto start-stop?
On some configurations. Yes on the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid mild hybrid and 2.4L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. No on the 2.0L 4-cylinder and 2.4L 4-cylinder.
Key takeaways
- Start-stop cars restart the engine many times per drive, so they are usually fitted with an AGM or EFB battery - replace like with like.
- The 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid mild hybrid is a mild hybrid, with a separate higher-voltage battery besides the 12V one.
- Most systems have an off button that disables start-stop until the engine is next started; some models remember the setting.
| Engine | Drive | Transmission | Start-stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid mild hybrid | 4WD | CVT (continuously variable, 8 simulated steps) | Yes |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid mild hybrid | FWD | CVT (continuously variable, 8 simulated steps) | Yes |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder | 4WD | CVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps) | No |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid | AWD | single-speed (direct drive) | Yes |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder | 4WD | CVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps) | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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